rinnai new Zealand Limited
E-Frost Solar Collector Split System
install manual: 11497-a
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Fitting connecting pipes and sensor lead
attach
plumbing
fittings
run piping
and insulate
insert hot
sensor lead
1.
2.
attach necessary plumbing fittings to the collector(s) as shown below.
Compression fittings are designed for 12 mm outside dimension (od)
copper tube.
run and insulate piping between the pump outlet and bottom left corner
of the collector(s).
run and insulate piping between hot sensor lead connector on top right
hand corner of collectors to the hot return at the storage cylinder.
The piping should pitch continuously upwards to the collectors to prevent
air-locking.
insert hot sensor lead into the pocket on the fitting on the top right
corner of the collector(s) and secure in place with suitable high
temperature silicon.
The other end of the assembly is run through a fitting on the bottom side
of the solar pump and controller box and attached to the mating electrical
connector on the solar controller.
Longer leads of 30 m length are available from rinnai as an accessory,
or the lead can be terminated and extended using two core sheathed
(double insulated) flex with conductors of 0.5 mm
2
(minimum cross
section area).
all penetrations through the roof for connecting pipes and hot sensor lead should be made
using suitable sealing boots such as dektites.
rinnai Solar Collector fittings kit assembly - two Collectors
Hot sensor lead
